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Nitrogen in austenitic stainless steels

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Nitrogen alloyed in austenitic stainless steels improves austenite stability, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Steels supersaturated with nitrogen (“super-nitrogen steels”) have been investigated, which rival the latest ferritic steels in strength but have potentially greater toughness.

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Reed, R.P. Nitrogen in austenitic stainless steels. JOM 41, 16–21 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03220991

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